Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”

We're looking for someone to join our team as a CPHW/MA who:

The Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program provides services to women throughout Kern County. These services include prenatal care, delivery services, case management, one to one counseling, prenatal education, psychosocial, and nutritional assessments. The CPHW is part of the interdisciplinary care team that includes the health care provider, health educator, nurses, and nutritionists. This program also includes postpartum follow up at the hospital and in the clinical setting and family planning counseling.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes interview format to conduct prenatal and medical histories, and educational, psychosocial and nutritional assessments following established protocols.
• Provides support and health information as indicated by the assessments as well as referrals to community agencies and resources.
• Identifies high risk patients and refers according to established protocols.
• Documents in the patient’s medical chart and develops the care plan after the initial prenatal history.
• Monitors patient’s attendance to prenatal appointments, contacts patients to reschedule any missed appointments and documents in the patient’s medical charts any contact made with patient.
• Is able to be resource to the patient for problems and questions. Assists the patient in problem solving.
• Teaches in prenatal classes following established outline and documents classes in patient’s medical chart.
• Conducts hospital visits and does bedside teaching on postpartum and newborn care. Schedules mother’s postpartum and infant’s newborn check appointments at the health center.
• Conducts patient trimester and postpartum assessments, completes assessment forms and up-dates care plan following CPSP guidelines.
• Provide patients information and education on all methods of birth control and chart services provider in the patients’ medical record.
• Interacts with medical providers, nursing staff, nutritionist, and other team members for interdisciplinary team approach to patient’s care.
• Generated charges for services rendered.
• Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed heath care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as directed by provider order.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by Infection Control Policies.
• Provide basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of the licensed personnel.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum: high school diploma or completion of a GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi task well.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction.
• Bilingual – read, write, and speak English and Spanish desirable.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule.
• Valid California Drivers license and clean DMV.
• Able to provide own transportation to and from work site(s).
• Experience or desire to work with low-income families.
• Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!